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Latin Roots Lesson 2
With Word Wisdom, students discover the meanings of unknown words using transferable strategies—context clues, Latin and Greek roots, and reference skills—not memorization.
In each lesson, students read a passage containing high-value Tier Two words related to the unit theme and then learn to use a new vocabulary strategy. They interact with words multiple times to reinforce meaning.
Do you have any lucky charms? Do they improve your luck? Have you wondered why people find certain things lucky?
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ou might have heard that four-leaf clovers and horseshoes are symbols of good luck. Here are some symbols that you might not know.
Pigs are thought to be symbols of
good fortune in many cultures. In Germany, people often compliment others on their good luck with an expression that means “You have pig.” Some Native American groups consider the pig to be a symbol of abundance. The pig reminds them to celebrate life and share what they have. According to an Irish myth, the Celtic god of the sea kept a special herd of pigs. When these pigs were eaten, they appeared again. The gods ate the pigs as a way to preserve themselves. By eating the pigs, the gods would never grow old.
Rabbits are also a symbol of good luck. They are linked with spring and the growth of flowers. Seeing a rabbit run through your fields is a fortuitous sign. It means that your garden will grow well. (Of course, then the rabbit will have many pleasant meals!)
According to a German myth, the rabbit was once a bird. This unfortunate bird nearly died from
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the winter cold. The goddess of spring changed the bird into a rabbit. The rabbit brought rainbow eggs, a sign of spring.
Unlock the Meanings
Knowing the meanings of different roots can help you figure out the meaning of new words. Several words you learned in Lesson 1 have a Latin root. Each root below is related to something good or bad.
Frogs are a symbol of abundance because they lay so many eggs. The Romans thought that frogs could bring good luck and security to their homes. The Irish people believed that frogs were related to leprechauns. If frogs were ever displeased, they would play tricks on you. In China, the three- legged toad was a pet of the god of wealth. This toad was often shown with a coin in its mouth.
Elephants are said to keep bad luck away. Some people place an elephant statue at every door of their homes. They believe that this animal brings pleasure and happiness into their lives. Elephants are also symbols of wisdom and strength. In ancient Asia and India, only kings deserved to ride them.
Are you feeling
a little insecure? Perhaps a pig, rabbit, frog, or elephant could change your outlook and your luck!
fortune preserve fortuitous pleasant unfortunate security displease pleasure deserve insecure
WORD LIST
Latin Root and Meaning cur, sur (to care)
fortu (chance) plea (to please)
serv (to save, to serve)
English Word and Meaning reassure (to restore confidence)
misfortune (bad luck) pleasing (giving enjoyment) conserve (to use carefully and without wasting)
Sort by Roots Find these roots in the word list. Write each word under the correct root. Circle the roots cur, sur, fortu, plea, and serv.
Latin Roots cur, sur plea
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